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The rub here is that there’s a difference between a film that becomes a cult classic because it’s genuinely underrated, and one that achieves that status through the unholy, rose-colored lens of social media obsession.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

Capacious Rolls-Royces and Bentleys rub bumpers with plebeian Honda Civics and Fiats, all seeking streetside spaces.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

These tests were designed to rule out environmental interference and triboelectric effects, which can generate electrical signals when surfaces contact or rub against one another.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026

Travelling on matchday -2 and the evening of matchday +1, the squad had time to rub shoulders with some of the best in the world, with France staying not too far away in Boston.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

I could hardly even bring myself to look at her, as though just talking about something so terrible might cause it to rub off on me and stain.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

I understand this rubs some people the wrong way, but Pride shouldn’t be about normalization; that’s just the happy byproduct.

From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026

She hocks back phlegm on a couple of occasions and violently rubs her tired eyes between questions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026

Bear will embark on a slower-paced chapter on the Sunshine Coast with one of his former handlers, getting belly rubs and playing his favourite game, fetch.

From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026

Whatever the result, Poole expects Pickle will be ready for "lots of belly rubs and all the attention".

From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026

He rubs my back and kisses the top of my head.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

Any success they achieved rubbed off on my hometown, as it did during that magical 2002 run.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Hearing more about Carlos’ selflessness has rubbed off on Bustillos, according to his mom, Vanessa.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

For months, the longship's crew of seasoned sailors rubbed shoulders with Hollywood star Matt Damon, who plays Odysseus on-screen, and a host of professional actors.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

Boston’s straight-up, thunderous rock rubbed off on Def Leppard, Journey, Van Halen and Nirvana.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026

Coal rubbed a bit at the wooden floor.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

While searching the reserve for wildlife, Porter photographed a red-billed oxpecker rubbing its bill against a white rhino's skin in the afternoon light.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

The feeling of responsibility is probably rubbing up against your financial and personal boundaries.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

In the kitchen, Gruel recommends rubbing it with avocado oil, salt and fresh herbs.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

It may even put your digital self on the field and make you part of the competition, rubbing virtual shoulders with your favorite players.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

My butterflies awaken and start their sickly rubbing of my insides.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam